| Show bede answers the call tor for pretty but practical fabrics by CHERIE NICHOLAS I 1 A 4 AN 4 4 4 V 3 X T THE HE of wartime wo t a economy have chall challenged ed women to make very selective chalcea in the way of timely and appropriate prop drose dressy in preparing the new collections those entrusted with the responsibility of creating clothes to meet these demands are motivated by a desi reto maintain charm and attractiveness while always keeping in mind however the urgent cou call for practical particularly in the matter of materials women must buy now with an eye to the future in this search for practicality plus chic and charm it Is with the utmost enthusiasm that designers of note are turning to richly colorful suede as highly desirable for dresses suits coats hats shoes and accessories arguments in favor of suede rest not only on its attractiveness its subtle softness and its ready adaptable adap ay iy y but from the utterly utilitarian viewpoint there Is nothing to surpass suede and the various leathers now so successfully used in costume design to td demonstrate that a complete wardrobe of apparel done in s serviceable colorful ever flattering suede can be made to serve for almost every occasion in a busy worn wom ans life we are illustrating herewith a trio of coat dress and sportswear fashions note also that this group of suede apparel convincingly demonstrates that smart clothes today reflect atal lored simplicity that sa i nevertheless unfailingly feminine A graceful classic coat of suede to Is shown to the ho left in the above picture it will prove giove an investment that will pay big dividends in style and will bo be good from one season to another thata something to be ba con considered in buying now that so eo large a percentage of wool and other materials must be diverted into other channels to help win the war centered tn hi the group illustrated above Is a beautifully fitted frock done in a lovely dusty pink suede here again Is reflected the charm of simple lines and aad detail this dress has the new soft shoulder line and a tf trimming imming of brown suede for the belt and a touch of it at the neck the hot hat and bag are made of the so same me rose shade brown suede shoes and gloves complete the outfit leather for sportswear always carries i a definite note of style and charm and at the same time has no peer when it comes to sturdy wearing qualities the attractive sports costume shown to the right in the above picture Is typical of the western ranch styles that are so popular this season here you see an en done aone in three pieces the skirt in gold flecked tweed the blouse in a plaid of the same gold with green and white the leather w waistcoat alst coat in green suede in the way of accessories the tiny sailors made of pastel are combined with matching suede gloves just now the violet shades are being heralded as first in fashion for spring for a look choose a pastel plaid suit with violet tones in its coloring wear with this one of the new violet suede sailors adorned with a generous cluster of violets released by western newspaper union |
